Accidents frequently happen and happen irrespective of nature of your employment. Accidents can bring in a financial setback and buying an accident insurance policy can be the cheapest and most efficient means to handle such situations..

In a recent submission to the Government of Ontario, the Chamber points to evidence that the vast majority of Canadians are on-track to maintain their standard of living in retirement and that the ORPP will punish employers and employees who are already contributing to their secure retirement future through non-defined benefit workplace retirement savings plans.

The little room in the Stollery Children’s Hospital where nine-month-old Annaleigh Rabbit stays is full of toys, Frozen balloons and IV machines.Annaleigh just underwent her third round of chemotherapy for neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that affects infants and young children.Annaleigh was diagnosed in December, when doctors found a large tumour

Many of us know that most eye exams, prescription drugs and dentistry are not covered by government health plans, but you may be on the hook for other fees that you may not be aware of.

So what can you do? Not every province or facility bills for these services, and you may be covered if you have supplemental insurance or if you qualify for other programs to help you out with the costs.

More than half of Canadians believe they would experience financial difficulty if their pay was delayed by even one week

Wright & Associates's insight:

Canadians are not taking the proper precautions to ensure they're financially protected in case of disability. A recent survey revealed that just 16 per cent of respondents have individual disability insurance outside of any workplace coverage. Among Canadian workers who have not purchased an individual policy, one-in-10 don't know what disability coverage is, while a quarter (22 per cent) have not thought about their chances of becoming disabled.

Travel insurance rarely makes the news. But an insurer’s refusal to pick up a $1-million hospital bill for a mother who gave birth prematurely in Hawaii has turned into a big story.

Wright & Associates's insight:

Travel Insurance has many moving parts to it. Talk to a person who is licensed to sell travel insurance and know the ins and outs of it. At Wright & Associates we have strategic alliances with many travel insurance companies for difficult or complex travel insurance cases, or we have plain vanilla out of the box for basic travel insurance. Contact us at info@wrightassociates.ca for more information.

It’s risky to take the cheapest policy without reading the fine print first

Wright & Associates's insight:

Alex Bittner, the head of the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada, said while the cost of a policy can put people off, the value should be weighed against the potential of receiving a bill for thousands of dollars for out-of-country emergency care.

Everybody has the same question, "Am I going to be okay?" Financial planning through insurance can deliver a valuable intangible commodity: peace of mind. Insurance makes the future a little more certain, because plans are in place for wealth accumulation and protection is in place for life's unknowns.

In Canada, I quickly realized, depression is one of the only life-threatening illnesses that you have to be rich to get proper treatment for. Since 1961, Canadians have taken care of our neighbours, our family, and our friends if they have illnesses ...

Wright & Associates's insight:

While more people are actually suffer from mental health issues each year than heart disease and diabetes combined. According to the Mental Health Commission, 6.7 million of Canadians suffer from mental illnesses compared with 1.4 million people who live with heart disease and 2.2 million with type 2 diabetes. Those staggering numbers mean that most people know and care about at least one person who is struggling with mental illness. Those numbers also mean that mental health issues cost the Canadian economy $50 billion per year in lost productivity and other costs.

By Gwyn Morgan Here’s a little thought quiz to start your week. Which of the following characteristics come to mind when you hear the term monopoly service: efficient, customer-oriented, innovative, high quality, low cost?

Market Research Reports, Inc. has announced the addition of“ Personal Accident and Health Insurance in Canada, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” research report to their website http://www.MarketResearchReports.comLewes, DE---- 02/05/2015-- The report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Canadian personal accident and...

Three-year-old looking at years of treatment at Hospital for Sick Children

Wright & Associates's insight:

So very sad to see something like this happening. I think it is something we see all too often,,,"a trust fund has been set up". You never want to see this happen to any child and you don't realize the devastating and life-changing effects it will have on your family until you are going through it yourself.

My heart goes out to the family and I hope for the best.

It is surprising the someone at Sick Kids hasn't suggested the Trillium Drug Benefits program. It would certainly help the family.

Story of how Critical illness insurance can help when you are diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer, stroke or heart attack.

Wright & Associates's insight:

If you ask anyone that has benefited from a CI policy, their only regret usually is that they didn’t buy more of it. It truly is one of the best insurance policies one can buy, just ask someone that has been diagnosed, whether they wish they had an extra 1, 2 or 300 thousand dollars tax free to use for whatever they want or need.

Will you get a paycheque if you suffer a heart attack? You may survive physically, but will you survive financially? For more information about protecting your financial security in case of a heart attack, heart disease, cancer, stroke, or other critical illnesses, contact us at info@wrightassociates.ca.

While critical illness, disability, and long-term care insurance are seemingly not the top insurance priorities for Canadians, when asked to rank the top three things they would invest their money in to protect, 68 per cent ranked 'the financial well-being of [their] family' and 61 per cent ranked 'my quality of life in old age' among their top three. Both of these things can be severely negatively affected by an unexpected illness or disability, a risk that can be offset with insurance products.

Wright & Associates's insight:

Do you have a well laid out insurance plan to cover your needs and wants? Contact us at 1-877-242-9116 for a free evaluation of your current insurance portfolio. Insurance is an important part of your investment plan and should be considered the foundation. Make sure you have a strong foundation.

This article may be from the US, however it still rings true here in Canada. Points to take, start now, save at least to the match, create a budget, resist taking money from yourself, make more/save more and seek help. All great points of advice. Want more information? Contact us at 877-242-9116 and we can help.

Statistics Canada says 41.2 per cent of males and 37.6 per cent of females will suffer from cancer during their lifetime.

Wright & Associates's insight:

Cost of critical illness If you have been diagnosed with cancer, for example, life will never be the same afterwards. Would you have enough cash to pay off your credit cards and line of credit? Could you afford to take your family on a special vacation?

The fate of some Canadians – in health and in medical coverage – is ultimately determined by the drugs that’ll hopefully save them. If they’re handed a treatment plan with oral medication instead of therapy delivered via IV in hospital, patients may have to pay out of pocket for their care depending on where they live in Canada.

The surge in senior citizens in the coming years will bring rising demand for care to treat their frailties, whether mental, such as dementia, or physical, such as help with daily tasks. Trouble is, not enough Canadians are saving or insuring against future LTC risks, even though individuals, not governments, are responsible for the lion’s share of the costs.

Wright & Associates's insight:

The surge in senior citizens in the coming years will bring rising demand for care to treat their frailties, whether mental, such as dementia, or physical, such as help with daily tasks. Trouble is, not enough Canadians are saving or insuring against future LTC risks, even though individuals, not governments, are responsible for the lion’s share of the costs.

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